Parents, have you been vaccinated against whooping cough?

Have you gotten the Tdap vaccine yet? If you're caring for a baby or planning to soon, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that you get this shot. In fact, if you've had a "tetanus shot" recently, you may have received Tdap. This immunization protects you from tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (whooping cough). What's more, it prevents you from giving your child whooping cough, which can be life-threatening in babies.

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If you're planning to get pregnant soon, have you gotten Tdap?

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If you're a parent of a baby younger than 12 months, have you gotten Tdap?

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